Tuesday, May 12, 2015

The International Bond and Share Society, sets its next (members only) auction date to 25 May 2015. This auctions counts more than 200 lots, representing more than 40 countries and an equal number of themes. Also on offer is a collection of insurance policies (19th century).

Index : no index but certificates are chronologically ordered in each chapter

In the 18th century, empress Catherine II succeeded in obtaining a foreign loan with the cooperation of the Dutch banking company Hope & Co. Thereby, Catherine managed to cover budget deficits without internal loans. Because of the wars with Turkey (1806-1812) and Sweden (1808-1809) and a rising inflation, Alexander I needed more finances and means of obtaining credit. On 2 February 1810 the government adopted 'The Financial Plan" which soon led to the introduction of internal loans.

In this work, author, Ants Kulo gives an overview of more than 200 Russian Imperial loans. The external and internal loans from the book span the period 1769-1917. Valuations in the price guide are expressed in USD (2003).

A valuable addition for collectors interested in Russia's state securities and imperial history.

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